How to uncage the confidence within | Holly Smithson | TEDxSanDiegoWomen

From military bases to the White House and a bold romantic leap, Holly Smithson's life is a testament to the astonishing power of uncaged confidence. Facing death head-on through a cancer diagnosis revealed a profound truth: life’s toughest challenges are powerful invitations for growth.
In this compelling TEDxSanDiego talk, Holly shares her journey of confronting fear and transforming adversity into triumph. Are you ready to unlock your own uncaged confidence and step into the unknown?
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#UncagingConfidence #TEDxSanDiego #Women #TEDxTalks #Speaker #TEDx As CEO of Athena, Holly supports global STEM companies in developing their female leaders and male allies while advocating for gender equality. She’s successfully led the launch, merger, and financial turnaround of three California companies in the cleantech, biotech, and STEM sectors. Previously, Holly served as a Presidential Appointee in President Bush’s Administration, advancing its legislative agenda at the U.S. EPA and State Department, and worked as a federal lobbyist. Smithson began her career in broadcast journalism as a News Director and Anchor for television and all-talk radio stations Recognized as a disruptor and innovative leader, she was inducted into the San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023, was awarded CEO of the Year and named among the Top 500 Most Influential Leaders. In 2013, she was appointed a delegate in CA Governor Brown’s Cleantech Trade Mission to China. IG | girlzmpowr
LinkedIn | HollySmithson , AthenaSTEMWomen.org This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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Your confidence is definitely uncaged now!!!! Thank you for sharing your story.